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Two years ago I asked for your support on behalf of a new organization called Shatterproof. It is trying to save lives lost to addiction, and to eliminate the stigma associated with this disease. Many of you very generously donated as I rappelled down the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati in honor of the brother and sister I lost to this scourge. It was the first time I’d talked in a public way about my very shattered family. But not the last.

Not one to rest on my laurels :), I’m setting out once again, and invite you to donate to this wonderful organization again. This time it’s not Cincinnati. It’s Tanzania. I’m joining a group of amazing women to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.

(Pausing here for disbelief)

On September 17th we leave for one of the world’s seven summits. Those of you who know me know this is wildly out of my comfort zone. But as they say, desperate times call for desperate measures. And we’re just losing too many people to substance abuse.

Shatterproof has been so effective: too many victories to list here, but please check out news articles about the organization and its founder Gary Mendell online. It is saving lives every day. I’ve come to understand just what a long game this is. But each year, fewer people will die thanks to the relentless work of Shatterproof.

There’s no betting pool yet but I’d love it if you’d steer your money to Shatterproof instead. I promise to share photos, unless I trip and roll all the way back down. Even then, you will have done something good!

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Better late than never! Hopefully, you're having a safe journey for a great cause.....Barry

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2.SRSusan Richman

We are so proud of you. Good luck with your ascent. Looking forward to hearing all about it!
Xoxo
Mark and Susan

3.CSConcetta Stewart

Great work, Edie!

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4.IEIlene Engel

You are one powerful woman! Be safe and good luck!

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5.BSBrandon Scarborough

Can't wait to hear about your trip when you return. Enjoy and good luck.
Sue

6.mlMary Lockhart

Kick Kili's butt, Edie!

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7.TMTaylor Magnus

Loving memory and to prevent further loss to SA. Aunt Edie, you rock!

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8.STSusan Treiman

You go, girl!!!

9.JWJeanne Weiland

Go, Edie!!! You are my hero!!

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10.DDiana and Niles

Edie, you are an inspiration. Good luck!

11.JJonathan Magnus Kopnick

I am continually inspired and amazed by the heights you have and continue to climb in your career, for your family, and for yourself. After this journey you will bring this world 19,341 feet closer towards ending heartbreak and suffering. Climb on!

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12.MDMartha Brand Dave

So proud of you Edie, for your commitment and strength. Best of luck on the trip. Love you.

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13.DDave Magnus

In memory of my sibs lost to this disease, and in appreciation and love for my sibs who are alive to fight for this cause.

14.KKatie Jones

Happy to donate....an appropriate birthday gift as you step out on your birthday!!!

15.RMRoger A Magnus

Good luck Edie!

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16.SHSusan Holden

Crazy, but inspiring none the less. Good luck, Edie!

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17.ADAmy Diamond

Good Luck on the climb and much success on your fundraising efforts!!!

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18.JMJohn Magnus

Soooo proud of my big sis!

19.AKArlene Katz Spitzer

Good luck Edie. We are thinking of you as you heighten awareness of this worthy cause.

20.DDiane Robinson

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21.JLJennifer Laird-White

You go girl! How awesome.

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22.RCRobert Croswell

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23.LLisa & Greg

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24.JMJodie Meyer

Keep up the good work.
And keep climbing!!!

25.LGLynn Gertzog

26.JOJennifer Oberstein

I'm so proud of you Edie. Good luck to you and this important cause. I'll be cheering you on from afar.
Love always xo
Jennifer Oberstein

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27.BBe

So proud of you!!!! Kenya is an amazing country....Was there while my family was based in Sudan....Enjoy.

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28.MHMary Ann Hayes

Be sure to stop and BREATHE along the way and enjoy being somewhere so amazing -- while you're helping others fulfill their life dreams.

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29.PWPatrick Weiland

Such an amazing cause. Thank you, Edie! What an amazing journey-- Bravo!!

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30.KFKaren Fitzgerald

Edie, I am on the Advisory Board of the Caron Foundation because I too know the devastation of this disease. What a great thing you are doing. Please continue to spread the word!
As for the trip up Kilimanjaro...you are one fierce woman:).

31.CACynthia Altman

I'm impressed that you're climbing Mt Kilamanjaro but not surprised.
I know your commitment to ending this horrible disease.
I'll be with you in spirit on this amazing journey.
Godspeed, dear friend!

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32.?Anonymous

Edie,
Stay safe and take that TAG woman with you. She's got the right boots!

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33.GSGail Schwartz

Lucie and Alexi and I are so grateful to you for doing this. The addiction in people around often seems impossibly permanent. Thank you for your convictions, your love, your activism, and your willingness to be afraid but do it anyway. I love you Edie!

34.SSSarah Strum

If my kids were already off to college, I would be going on this trip with Edie. She is remarkable and one of my dearest friends. My heart and head will be with her on her climb